Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAP
April
1941
Major Football Attractions Hurricane Action To-morrow
Lai Wah And International Cup Finals This Week-end
(By "SCRAMBLER")
WITH THE END OF THE SEASON fast approaching, only a few league games are still unplayed, and this week will soo two major competitions de- cided in that South China will meet Army in the Final of the Lai Wah Cup at Navy Ground to-day, and England will play Scotland at Boundary Road to- morrow for the possession of the Sunday Herald International Cup. England v. Scotland To-morrow
Both games are worth going a long way to see, and it has been a long while since two foreign teams meet in the final of the latter competition. Both England and Scotland have selected two well balanced teams. If any thing, England is stronger in attack, although it must not be last sight of that it was Scotland that ousted the power- ful Chinese team out of the competition..
Programme. Of Matches
The_following is the programme of
football matches for the week-end: To-day
KOTEWELL CUP FINAL
Liso p.m..
8. China (Causeway Bay, at Referee, Glover, Linesmen Ip and Beard.
FIRST DIVISION
Y. Kowloon
On paper, England should win, combine well. Garry and Marshall Army for with the exception of are the two wingers. Roynolds in goal, the rest of their line up have played in nost re- presentative matches, and are well seasoned players. In defence,
Ieferee.-Kozaiek,
SECOND DIVISION -
v. Kit Chee
My contention is that the English have slightly the superior defence, and should just about clinch the issue: club
The teams are: Scotland: Bankier Naysmith, Linesmen Dornee and Williamson,
Birrell, Clarke; Fraser: Munroe,
Howlett, Hossack, Ferrler, Causeway Day, at 3.00 p.m.).
Navy
Referee.Carley. England: Reynolds;
v. Sing Tao Itoughley, R.A.S.C.
(Bookunpoo, at 4.30 p.m.). Freshwater; Pope, Bright, Thomas; Referee, Ford. Fowler, Le Page, Hendy, Sow, Marable.
Roughley and Freshwater are Gall
sound, though it might be said that the latter will be playing in an unaccustomed position as back. Pope, Bright und Thomas are a dour intermediate trio, and the centre half in particular has been playing a very fine game of Inte.
Club
Referen.-Binch}UTe.
The players are requested to report to Mr McKelvle and Mr T. G. Stokes Signals respectively by 3 p.m. at the Club-
house.
South China Should Win
v. 30th I.A.
THIRD DIVISION
v. 35th RA. Bookunpoo, at 3.00 p.m.). Referee Fraser. 7th RA...
V. ASA (Caroline HL, at 3.00 p.m.). Referee.-Emmans.
vy 20th RA, (Military, at 3.60 p.m.) Referee. Barretto.
VR.A.F. (Caroline HiJL, at 4.30 p.m.). Itoferee Baker,
It will take more than the wiles of Howlett and Company to out- manoeuvre them, and with the back TSANG Chung-wan and Chan 35 RA
Tak-fai are two absentces ing of Roughley, they should be more than able to hold their own. Both from South China's line up to Pope and Thomas are steady defen- day in
their match against
Stinti
ders, and should be able to make Army, and their places have their presence
In attack, Hendy is given two been filled by Lee Kwok-wai and foragers and schemers in Lo Pago and Lee Tak-kee, the latter's post-Scotland and if able to strike up an tion is being filled by Chin Chi-. carly understanding, should be able fai from the juniors.
Saw
Despite this handicap, South China
to worm their way through tho Scottish defence. Fowler is on the extreme right with Marable on tho with an all round balanced team, left. They are fast and capable of; obtaining goals.
Strong Defence
should be able to carry off the day, and with Lee Wal-tong leading them, aided
by that footcraft artist, Chow Man-chi, and backed up by a dour intermediate trio, they should not find the Army too tough.
In attack, the Army have introduc ed new blood in Auld, Munroe and Marable. Perhaps this is just what they have been looking for, and if they are able to come up to expecta- tians, they may then have sometence
The to say in the matter. is the same; Bankier in goal, will be supported by Naysmith and Fraser. whilst Birrell,
and
To-morrow
INTERNATIONAL CUP. FINAL
v. England Boundary Road, at 3.30 p.m.). Referee-Beard, Linesmen Mitchell and Maric.
Ration Cards Made Out For Racehorses!
..
LONDON, Jan News that horses (including racehorses), are
“La Paloma"--the 1941, yacht built for Mr R. Lasala at A. King's Slipway, Causeway Bay, to designs by G. H. Gandy and H. S. Rouse. Length overall 32 ft 6 ins; length waterline 25 ft; draft 51 ft; beam 8 ft 4 ing; sail area 500 sq. ft; with Auxiliary Gray 10 h.p. engine.
Legless Wonder Swims For A Whole Week!
Own World's Record Broken
League Leaders Clash With Club de Recreio
Pennant In The Balance
(By "Ball Fan")
The Hongkong Softball Leagues will let down their final curtain to-morrow for the current season, with the senior loop pennant chase just about sealed." The Inter- national Series comes into its own next week as the heap big attraction for local ball fans.
St Joseph's burly ball hawks |♦♦♦♦ take on the rough riding Recs
in their final clash of the year Weekly Wind-up
with the Colony softball cham- pionship in the offering for the league leading Saints.
The improved Chinese Bage- ball Clubbers should be able to make it an easy win over the Filipino gang in their "going out" game of the year.
An Inter-Hong fracas between Lacas and Cables will round out the three-game card.
AT 10.30 a.m. with A. M. Omar,
AT
Wolfle Welford and Bill Woo calling them, the Chinese Base- ballers should be able to finish off the season with a big win over Dave Amper's Island bodys.
In their last meeting Abe Llu's henchmen overwhelmed the gang: from "south of the Colony's border" and should not find too much trouble in making it two straight.
Chinese hurler Den Crary has im-I and has gained that necessary control proved rapidly the past few games with which is Food pitching. Rynonymous
Den will be toeing the. slab for Canada In the International Series, and on his present dazzling form should carry the Maple Leaf banner Into & contending spot in the All- Nation Games.
In youthful Johnny Fisher, the Chinese have a chunky little out- fielder who has been edging close to the starry role all year, and, should be just about set for stardom next gason.
The Island nine have bolstered, their outdeld considerably, bringing in speedy Eddie Marques, the spec tacular oller, but still do not appear) to have the necessary "e" to oven
HONOLULU, Feb. 24. (UP)-Charles Zinimy, 43, legless to have ration cards confirms in swimmer from New York, climbed out of Waikiki Natatorium approach within range of the classy part the statement that trainers last night with a new world's endurance swimming record of 7 Chinese crow.. were fearing too-drastio cuts in days and 5 minutes.
the available corn for their charges.
THE SCOTTIBI team hava
strong last line of defence in Bankier, Naysmith and Fraser, and the custodian is about the best the Colony has got at the present moment. The backs need no com- mendailon, and are certain to be a great asset to their team. In the half back line, Birrcă is given the key post with Munroe and Clarke as his wing halves, 1. do not see
Zimmy showed no ill effects. Aul these three holding any prospects
fects of up the English attack, and much will hold the fort in the middle. consumes between 14 lbs, and 10 lbs., ambulance took him to his hotel, therefore will depend on their backs South China: Tum Kwan-hon; Lee corn each day. I have even heard where he took a warm bath and ate Their attack is as fast and tricky Kwok-wai, Tse Kam-hung; Lau Hing of 24 lb. animais, but have yet to hot meal before going to bed. England's and it will in all probabl choy, Lam Tak-po, Lau Chung-meet one!
Zimmy, unusually buoyant because lity end up with a test between the sang; Chin Chi-fal, Lea Tak-kee, Leo The information circulating. in respective defences, Ferrier and Wal-tong. Chow Man-chi, Lee Shek-Turf circles is that the corn ration he is legless, passed his own world's Howlett of the Police are the two you.
will be no more than 6 lb. or 8 lb, at record of 148 hours 25 minutes early insidemen; one is a great schemer Army: Bankier: Noysmith, Fraser; which it will be impossible properly Sunday. He set the previous record and the other a great leader. With Birrell, Bright, Freshwater; Owens, to train horses-Our Own Corres in 1937 when he awam non-stop from
Albany to New York. Hossack, they should be able to Fox, Auld,Munroe, Marable,-
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Celebration
Last Sunday's "crooshal" match Just about sealed the old champion- ship for the burly ball hawking Saints The Leonardmen have.al- ways been in there giving the gas house eustomers plenty for their moneyThe explosive Dave minds us of Art "the great" Shires, former Chicago Cub first sacker and one of the greatest shoemen over to appear in the
A
majors.
Wearing the Hongkong
Ball Club colours last year, the league lead- ing Saints gave the champion Ress territo fight before bowing out Incidentally these same two teams wil meet arala to-morrow in the featured game--Under an entirel
entirely different sotling,
out
The rough riding Recs, of the have pennant picture this season, been riddled all year with injuries. The two Maple Leaf Canuck teams tapered off the season with a whirlwind wind-up party last week The Canuckettes have been Invited to play an
an exhibition game
on
against the Canton True Light Girls School, varsity team,
19It will be the featured April event in the school's annual field- day this year.
Prior to the occupation of Can- ton, True Light girls have always had strong softball teams-Were Kwangtung Provincial champions for many years, but have not con- tinued this sport since moving to Hongkong--Expect to start again- with new youngsters The students are ali enger lo get started on this
uphold game again-To
the fine. tradition and record of those who formerly represented the school- Inter class games will probably get underway in the nea
near future.
The International Series is slated to start next week with a bang→ Beaucoup de congratulations for Taffy Chinn, former C.B.O. hurler. whose family
considerably augmented this week in the form of a bouncing nine-pound baby boy.
their faithful fans with a final glori- ous two time champions have
AT11.45 6.m. Harry Noronha's
rough riding Recs and the]: burly ball hawking Saints will All week Zimmy paddled slowly up and down the pool, most of the time renew an old rivalry which has smoking a cigar. He celebrated the dated back to the cradle days of making of, his new record by eating local softball. Nip Lum, Bob Laurel and Bill Woo have been a chicken dinner in the water. :
Zimmy was able to catch five- ainute naps while floating, but was booked to handle this one. not permitted to sleep longer, than that at one time for fear he would Tapso into a coma. He-lost-his-lege In a Chicago street car accident when he was seven years old.
Zimmy appeared in exhibitions in Hongkong in 1932. He appeared in a glass tank at the King's Theatre, and smoked and ate while submerged in the waler.
Softball Schedule
MEN'S SENIOR LOOP at K.F.C.
triumph.
been riddled all season with tough- luck injuries, but to-morrow's lilt will find Bertie Gosano back in the outfield
with
a possibility that the colourful Eddie Gosano will also be back in harness
do-or-die battle of the
Dave Leonard's bomb blasting Saints are all set to take the Colony championship with a win over the Lighting Recs, but the King's Park ball tossers will be in
there playing hizhiy-inspired ball, and may yet Remelo ball park is still fresh in the make common cause with old man minds of bail fans, and a huge crowd jinx in their effort to stop the should be out there at the Kowloon tengue leader's winning streak,
year's
rivals in action.
St
St Joseph's Clubbers have never studium to see these two intense beaten a Recreio varalty team in Joseph's have reported" all-set softball as yet, and in their initial for, this big game and as usual will clash early this season the Portuguese Dave Leonard, Jindo Hussain, Stan rely сл the powerful slugging of ball players came through with an easy win.
Leonard et al, to carry them through
Outfelder Showboat All maden
Gerry Gosano, Rec sinb Binger, in to the championship... slated to return to the fold and is expected to make a desperate bid for real return to form last week and a big grudge win over the power-helped in Club.clouling Saints.
10.30 am. C.B.C. v. Filipino 11.45 a.m. Recreio v. St. Joseph's.
INTER HONG
at K.F.C.
1 p.m. Lacas v. Cables.
Gerry will be backed by a deter- mined-playing Recreio team who have been gunning all season for this "crooshul" encounter, and who are going to play "all out" ball to reward
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